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The Opioid Crisis is one of the biggest challenges facing West Virginia today. The common thinking about how to stop this crisis focuses mainly focuses on doctors, pharmacists, and pharmaceutical companies. Of course stopping the access to opioids is a huge step that must be made to stopping this crisis, but pills exist in all 50 states. Shouldn't we also be looking at the factors that left West Virginia so vulnerable to addiction? 

It's been quite the week in WV, and we hope WVStrong has given you a fresh perspective on the headlines. Here's a quick run-down of some of our stories for the week incase you missed any. Be sure to share your favorite WV Strong stories with your friends and family!

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After attempting to avoid testimony by resigning her position earlier this month, former RISE WV Director Mary Jo Thompson testified before members of the WV Legislature this Thursday. 

It's been quite the week in WV, and we hope WVStrong has given you a fresh perspective on the headlines. Here's a quick run-down of some of our stories for the week incase you missed any. Be sure to share your favorite WV Strong stories with your friends and family!

Music runs deep in West Virginia's culture. Some examples are pretty obvious. Mention you're from West Virginia anywhere in the world and you'll probably meet someone who can sing Country Roads along with you, maybe even in a different language.

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West Virginia's not perfect. Right now it's easy to get discouraged with scandal after scandal popping up in the headlines. We've had years of budget fights at the legislature & the many working West Virginians are struggling to get by. But there's one thing West Virginia has going for it. The people. 

It's been quite the week in WV, and we hope WVStrong has given you a fresh perspective on the headlines. Here's a quick run-down of some of our stories for the week incase you missed any!

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The workers of West Virginia have a proud history of fighting for their rights. While unions have taken some frustrating hits with recent legislation like Right To Work laws, the union spirit is still alive and well in the Mountain State.

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After years of spending cuts and pulling from the Rainy Day Fund it looks like the state of West Virginia will finish the year with a twenty eight million budget surplus for 2017-2018 budget year.  

Happy Birthday America! Since today is the fourth of July we here at WV Strong decided to take a break from the breaking news and focus on fireworks. While some towns around the state celebrated yesterday, there's still lots to do tonight! Here's just a few of the places you can celebrate on America's Birthday around the mountain state!